Fluid sprinkling device



Oct. 4, 1932. v. J. CHRISTIE FLUID SPRINKLING DEVICE Filed Jan. 20. 1931 INVENTOR. M41 3, (5%cZ/a U/w ATTORNEY Patented Oct. 4, 1932 means VINCENT J. CHE-ESTER OF RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA FLUID srnnvxrnve n-Evron Application filed January 20,1931. Serial 1T0; 510,003.

My invention relates to the construction of a fluid sprinkling device which may be readily carried upon the person and used for the sprinkling of fluid for various purposes.

One of the objects of my invention is to provide a construction of portable hand operated fluid sprinkler which is simple in construction and highly convenient and useful for sprinkling fluids of various descriptions.

The fluid sprinkling device of my invention will be understood more fully by reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the sprinkling device of my invention in use for the sprinkling of fluid; Fig. 2 illustrates the sprinkling device carried within a pocket for convenient transportation; Fig. 3 is a crosssectional view taken through parts of the device and showing the manner in which the sprinkler head is protected during transportation; Fig. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken through thesprinkler head for the device; Fig. 5 is an elevational view of the sprinkler head; and Fig. 6 is a crosssectional view taken through the sprinkler head on line 55 of Fig. 5.

Referring to the drawing in detail, reference character 1 designates a tubular member which encloses a collapsible reservoir 2 adapted to be filled with fluid. The interior wall of the tubular member 1 is tapered adj acent the end thereof as indicated at 3 to receive a tubular member 4 having a complementary tapered portion 5 which is cemented in fluid tight manner to the co-acting tapered wall '3 of the tubular member 1. Integrally formed withthe tubular member 4is a reduced projection 6 which extends interiorly within the tubular member 1, providing a connection for the ends of the collapsible reservoir 2 as shown in Fig. 4. The tubular member 4 is apertured along the axis thereof as indicated at 7 forming a passage through the tubular member 4 which flares outwardly into a larger bore represented at 8 along the tapered walls 9. The enlarged bore 8' is screw threaded on its interior as represented at 10 to receive the screw threaded stem 11 of the sprinkler head 12. The sprinkler head 12 is provided with a multiplicity of passages 14 extending through the sprinkler head and spaced equi-distantly from the central axis thereof. A conical shaped terminus 15- is provided on the sprinkler head 12 entering the tapered wall" portion of the {65 internal bore in the tubular member 4. The periphery of the sprinkler head 12 is knurled as indicated at 16 to facilitate the insertion or removal of the sprinkler head 12 with respect to the tubular member 4. The size of the 61) passages 14 is so chosen as to insure the sprinkling of thefluid in small drops as the device is appropriately moved to and fro. From an inspection of Fig. 3, it will also be seen that accidental spilling or natural 35 evaporation otthe fluid is virtually impossible as long as the instrument is assuming a vertical position. This position normally occurs while the same is not in use and when the instrument is for instance, carried in a 710 coat pocket, as shown.

Furthermore, it will be noted that the projecting cone face of the spraying head, in connection with the parallel disposed mutually flaring faces of the barrel, effectually tends to quickly divert, when in action, the fluid outwardly and towards the equi-distant spaced spray holes or passages 14, thus providing a ready egress of the fluid, and avoiding any undue physical exertion on the part 8% of the user to expel such fluid.

Tn order-to protect the device'while being transported in a pocket as represented in Fig. 2, 1 provide acover represented at 17 interiorly screw threaded at 18 to engage external screw threads 19 on the end of the tubular member 1. clip 20 is provided in order to secure the device in a coat pocket as represented at 21 inFig. 2. In order to create a vacuum within the collapsible reservoir 2 for effecting a filling operation thereof, I mounta lever member 22 on a pivot 23 in a slot 24 in one wall of the tubular member 1. The lever 22 may be actuated by the finger to shift resilient plate member 25 against the flexible wall of the collapsible reservoir 2, creating a vacuum sutlicient to enable the fluid to be drawn up through the sprinkler head 12' when the lever 22 is re- 7 leased and the spring strip 25 tends'to return to a position adacent the interior wall of the tubular member 1.

I have found the device of my invention highly practical in its construction and convenient in its use. There are many uses for the device of my invention among which I may mention the spraying of volatile medicine or disinfecting solutions, the freshening of flowers and vegetables, the spraying of perfume. Among other uses the device of my invention is adapted for use as an asperges by the clergy and the laity in the sprinkling of holy water and may be used by the priest when on sick calls or visiting the deceased or in any way requiring the'use of holy water away from the church. N V

'VVhen used as a perfume sprayer or for similar purposes, the exterior surface of the barrel may be suitably ornamented and given an esthetic appearance. 1

While I have described my invention in one of its preferred embodiments, I desire that it be understood that modifications may be made and that no limitations upon my invention are intended other than are imposed by the scope of the appended claim.

IV hat I claim asnew and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is as follows:

A fluid sprinkling device comprising a cylindrical member having a fluid reservoir connected with one end thereof, an axially extending bore in said cylindrical member, a bore of enlarged diameter in the other end of said member, a conical wall interconnecting said last mentioned bore with said axially extending bore, a sprinkler head comprising a cylindrical portion, a central projecting portion connected with 'said cylindrical portion and extending into said bore of enlarged diameter, said projecting portion having screw threads thereon engaging screw threads on the interior of said bore of enlarged diameter, a frusto conical shaped end portion on said central projecting portion for defining a passageway for fluid along said conical wall, and a plurality of passages extending from positions in the diverging wall of the frusto conicalportion of said projecting end through the cylindrical portion of said sprinkler head for distributing fluid supplied from the reservoir connected with said cylindrical member.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

VINCENT J. CHRISTIE. 

